Talk:Anderson (surname)

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This page refers to many surnames which do not share common origin, but simply sound the same. Gaelic and Scandinavian versions, for instance, deserve separate pages, for one thing because the formation of the surnames followed different logic, and the forms were cemented into their current versions at different points in history. In fact the multiple Scottish clans and septs should ideally be distinguished.

Thanks for your input. I suggest you expand the information in the article, providing separate sections on Gaelic and Scandinavian etc., and explaining what the different logic is, and so on. If the page gets involved enough, we can split them into separate pages, but I think most people hitting this page would be interested in the full history of the name. Good luck and happy editing, — Catherine\^talk 04:32, 2 February 2006 (UTC)